AND another thing that irks me....

[Wheetsin 714]

I'm not sure if it's still the case, but at one point this board's software would automatically convert all-caps to first letter capitalized. I'll type my next sentence all caps so we can see if it still does:

THIS SENTENCE IS ALL CAPS.

(ETA - looks like that function is no longer in place)

Granted, I'm sure there are people who intentionally capitalize each letter, they have a lot more time to dedicate to typing than I do. It does add to the difficulty of reading the message -- messes with the eyes too much.

I like to see the actual subject of the message as the title. That helps me know whether or not I need to respond to it (as does the number of replies). I do not like misleading titles, or ambiguous "draw you in titles." Using potential titles here as an example, I would rather see "I need help with meals" as a title than "Can you help me..." and only once I'm in the message do I see they need help with meals.

I also find a little annoyance when the title is "OH MY GOD HELP ME PLEASE!!!" and the message is asking whether or not it's ok to drink Crystal Light lemonade.

Wall of text, caps, distracting fonts -- don't bother me so much because I largely just ignore them, if it's an option.

[Manatee 4]

Maybe If Everything Is Caps It Automatically Changes It?

edit: yep, that's it. Apparently mixed cases, even a sentence is OK, but all caps triggers the First Letter Syndrome

[losingjusme 12]

But I Thought Wheetsin Tested That

edit - dammit, that's it. Alex, can if be 'fixed'?

[Wheetsin 714]

Hmm, I typed mine with caps lock on. Let me try this:

THIS IS ALL CAPS, NO CAPS LOCK. <-- really shouldn't make a difference.

Hmm, I still get all caps. Maybe it's something tied to a mod login, or maybe it's a preference somewhere, etc. I'll have to poke around and see what I can find.

[losingjusme 12]

or maybe you have mixed text.

ALL CAPS AND PUNCTUATION

and then 'normal' text mixed in? or ... you're just special

[travelgirl 3]

Did anyone else see this one?

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f18/1st-app0intment-today-ii-l0ve-u-guyz-50282/

[losingjusme 12]

GAHH. i had to respond. just had to.

[Alexandra 55]

Holy cow. I asked for some explanation about that. It can't be serious, can it? Who "communicates" that way? Is it some fad I've missed out on?

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

That Explains A Lot If This Is The Result Of Typing In All Caps. Why Type In All Caps Unless You're Yelling? Maybe You Don't Have To Shift As Often For The Words That Need Capitalizing?

[TheGh0st 9]

I hate the all caps as well but, just a thought. At my work we use strictly all caps for our data entry so if I come to LBT during a break I have to consciously remember to turn the caps off. I'm pretty sure I've always remembered to but who knows I may have inadvertantly been one of those annoying all-caps posters in the past.

I know I've been the long winded poster from time to time, and probably with bad punctuation to boot. I tend to write more stream of thought. I try to self edit but don't always have the time to re-read and re-write my posts just to please someone else. I figure if people don't want to read it they are free to skip it.

Actually, same goes in real life. My real friends now when to tell me I'm rambling and need to shut up. I usually pout but get over it as I know they are right.

FYI - I spent nearly 5 minutes reworking this post am still not pleased with it.

[green 6]

Oh, I confess to being a rambler!!!!!!!!

[Chelle B 0]

I prefer under-capitalization to over-capitalization.

Both are almost impossible for speed readers to comprehend. It's sad but now I generally only read normal writing posts - I don't care about spelling because I can figure that out, but the all or no caps posts are impossible for me to read without great effort.